China and the New ASEAN Fruit Economy
BANGKOK/KUALA LUMPUR  –  As China’s middle class continues its rapid expansion, one Southeast Asian export has become an unexpected symbol of shifting regional power: the durian. Once celebrated primarily within Southeast Asia, the pungent fruit has become a luxury commodity … Continue reading China and the New ASEAN Fruit Economy
The New Rare Earth Rush in Southeast Asia
BANGKOK / KUALA LUMPUR — Beneath Southeast Asia’s ancient rainforest-clad hills, where river systems sustain millions and extraordinary biodiversity endures, lies a treasure of value to modern superpowers: rare-earth elements (REEs). Minerals like neodymium, dysprosium and yttrium power everything from … Continue reading The New Rare Earth Rush in Southeast Asia
World Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit
KUALA LUMPUR — Leaders from across the globe have converged on the Malaysian capital ahead of the opening of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and its related meetings, officially beginning Sunday at the Kuala Lumpur Convention … Continue reading World Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit
UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — UNESCO has officially recognized Malaysia’s Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) and the Kinabatangan Biosphere Reserve as World Heritage Sites, and the nation’s breakfast culture as an item of Intangible Cultural Heritage, underscoring Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability, … Continue reading UNESCO Honors Malaysia’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks
KUALA LUMPUR/BANGKOK/PNOM PENH – Malaysia has been selected as the neutral venue for the upcoming General Border Committee (GBC) meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, slated for August 4–7, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Armed Forces confirmed they will facilitate the … Continue reading Malaysia to Host Thailand‑ Cambodia Border Talks